2024
Estimates of 30-day postoperative pulmonary complications after gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures: A retrospective cohort analysis of a health system population
Carr Z, Li J, Agarkov D, Gazura M, Karamchandani K. Estimates of 30-day postoperative pulmonary complications after gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures: A retrospective cohort analysis of a health system population. PLOS ONE 2024, 19: e0299137. PMID: 38394250, PMCID: PMC10889900, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0299137.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPostoperative pulmonary complicationsGastrointestinal endoscopic proceduresCongestive heart failurePropensity score matchingEndoscopic proceduresPulmonary complicationsSecondary outcomesPropensity score matching adjustmentRetrospective cohort studyRetrospective cohort analysisPulmonary circulatory disordersMultivariate logistic regressionAlcohol abuse disordersUpper endoscopic proceduresHealth system populationPulmonary emboliUpper endoscopyRespiratory failureLower endoscopyElectrolyte disordersHeart failureCohort studyConscious sedationPrimary outcomeCohort analysis
2019
Stroke prophylaxis in critically-ill patients with new-onset atrial fibrillation
Schoaps RS, Quintili A, Bonavia A, Carr ZJ, Lehman EB, Abendroth T, Karamchandani K. Stroke prophylaxis in critically-ill patients with new-onset atrial fibrillation. Journal Of Thrombosis And Thrombolysis 2019, 48: 394-399. PMID: 30963394, DOI: 10.1007/s11239-019-01854-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNew-onset atrial fibrillationCHA2DS2-VASc scoreOral anticoagulant therapyOral anticoagulantsIll patientsStroke prophylaxisAnticoagulant therapyHospital dischargeAtrial fibrillationEffective stroke prophylaxisOnset atrial fibrillationStroke/TIACongestive heart failureLong-term incidenceElectronic medical recordsEligible patientsICU survivorsAdult patientsHeart failureThromboembolic diseaseMedical recordsHigh incidencePatientsAnticoagulantsStudy period
2018
Does Dexmedetomidine Ameliorate Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction? A Brief Review of the Recent Literature
Carr ZJ, Cios TJ, Potter KF, Swick JT. Does Dexmedetomidine Ameliorate Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction? A Brief Review of the Recent Literature. Current Neurology And Neuroscience Reports 2018, 18: 64. PMID: 30083844, DOI: 10.1007/s11910-018-0873-z.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsUse of dexmedetomidinePostoperative deliriumCognitive dysfunctionAcute postoperative deliriumPostoperative cognitive dysfunctionAlpha-2 agonistsIncidence of POCDAnti-inflammatory propertiesHigh patient mortalityHospital lengthElderly patientsHeart failurePostsurgical patientsPatient mortalityImmunomodulatory effectsVascular diseaseBrain injuryFavorable outcomeClinical studiesDexmedetomidineHigh prevalenceHuman trialsClinical investigationRecent FindingsThereAnimal models